Case Studies

The Challenge
With the LED lighting market expected to reach $63 billion by 2020, an LED lighting company decided to take advantage of this exploding market by introducing a new product family. They engaged Distron as their contract manufacturer to provide design for manufacturability (DFM) support and handle the complexities of New Product Introduction (NPI). The customers need was for rapid implementation of the new design to take advantage of the most current LED technology so as to remain the leader in the architectural lighting marketplace...

The Challenge
A leading medical device company was faced with the need to rapidly redesign and improve a sports-therapy device. There were several major hurdles to clear. First, the product required the submission of a 501(k), like any new medical device. This document verifies that the device is safe and performs as specified...

The Challenge
An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of ruggedized military power modules, needed to outsource their product in order to create floor space for a new product line. At the same time, they wanted to retain the manufacturing standards that allowed them to pass MIL-STD-810G testing.

Secondly, they needed to find a contract manufacturer that already employed exacting quality standards, cutting-edge equipment and capabilities, and world class supply-chain practices. The OEM turned to Distron...

The Challenge
Products designed for industrial environments need to be rugged, and water quality analysis devices are required to be especially durable. An OEM designer of water quality equipment needed a manufacturing partner to develop and produce a new product for an international market. They turned to Distron because of their reputation for manufacturing, high quality electronics...